Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Ajani's Response
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Interjection
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Textbook Tabulator
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion263 decks450 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion242 decks450 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion222 decks450 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion240 decks450 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion205 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion242 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion189 decks450 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion175 decks450 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion225 decks450 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion168 decks450 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion220 decks450 decks
-19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion197 decks450 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion183 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion178 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion176 decks450 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion176 decks450 decks
35%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion89 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion168 decks450 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion167 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion85 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion143 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion141 decks450 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
28%inclusion127 decks450 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion125 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion68 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion121 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion90 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion111 decks433 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion105 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion102 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion102 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion96 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion95 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion88 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion64 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion83 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion80 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
16%inclusion73 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion71 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion57 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
12%inclusion53 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion51 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion47 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion45 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion143 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion143 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion139 decks450 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion138 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion127 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion125 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion105 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
-12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion121 decks450 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion83 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion52 decks339 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion48 decks450 decks
-12%synergy
Collective Effort
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
-8%synergy
Recommission
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion163 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion83 decks235 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion130 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion71 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion69 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion47 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Costume Closet
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion35 decks450 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.1%inclusion32 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
29%inclusion132 decks450 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion51 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
-17%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Born to Drive
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion82 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion77 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion53 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion359 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion355 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion178 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion165 decks450 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion156 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion141 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion114 decks450 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion114 decks450 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion111 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion82 decks450 decks
-24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion39 decks450 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion32 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion449 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion447 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion446 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion359 decks450 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion281 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion254 decks450 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion235 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion193 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion173 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion172 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion165 decks450 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion165 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion159 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion155 decks450 decks
-20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion141 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion139 decks450 decks
-22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion139 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion132 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion126 decks450 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion125 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion120 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion119 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion115 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion106 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion99 decks450 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion92 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion87 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion86 decks450 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion80 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion68 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
-14%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion47 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion39 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-6%synergy